Do you have a shiny, new harmonica that you're itching to learn how to play? Learn how to hold a harmonica and make your first sounds using breathing patterns.

In this lesson for beginners, learn how to use your hands while playing harmonica, create wah-wah, and breathe properly. Plus, learn the five points of tone.

In this beginner lesson with instructor Ben Hewlett, learn the basics of harmonica rhythm, and flesh out your understanding of essential breathing techniques.

Harmonica instructor Ben Hewlett shares his personal collection of historical harmonicas, demonstrates the sound of each, and shares how they are played.

Professional musician Ben Hewlett demonstrates how to play the 12-bar blues on the harmonica and use the chugging technique to get that signature bluesy sound.

Learn what a harmonica chord is, how to breathe out to produce a C chord on a C harmonica, and how to breathe in on your instrument to create G and G7 chords.

In this beginner lesson, learn the basics of harmonica chugging and articulating your rhythms to produce a myriad of sounds with more impact.

In this lesson, learn four new chugging rhythm patterns on harmonica that will allow you to play a whole series of groovy sounds on your instrument.

In this music theory lesson for beginners, Ben Hewlett discusses emphasis and rhythm, then demonstrates how each relates to your harmonica playing.